Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A scary incident in which a vehicle was lit on fire at gas pumps here March 1 has led to two charges against a teenager from Huntsville. On Wednesday police charged the young man after beginning an investigation the day after the Sunday evening incident. They say that on Monday, […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Overture, curtains, light … tonight’s the night. No more rehearsing or nursing apart We know every part by heart This is it, you’ll hit the heights And oh what heights we’ll hit On with the show this is it. And with apologies to Mel Blanc, Bugs Bunny and Rod […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Another attempt at air flight service between Toronto and Muskoka is being launched this afternoon. This time with Air Canada under its wing. But their jets won’t be landing here, where staff at the Muskoka Airport are “excited” about the new major air carrier’s service connection. Beginning June 15 […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Municipalities receive cheques regularly from the province in the form of grants and assistance for various building and services projects. That help is usually delivered through some kind of government e-Transfer without much fanfare save for maybe a press release. In other words it’s business as usual. But this […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Too good to be true. It ain’t over till it’s over. April Fool’s Day 2025 all over again. Wiarton Willie (R.I.P.) didn’t predict this. If you haven’t heard — buckle up tomorrow into Thursday. Winter’s not over. Power will be out somewhere — guaranteed — if you don’t have […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — More Muskoka kids will be able to go to camp this summer thanks to former Maple Leafs, sponsors, volunteers and fans who filled the rink here for a charity hockey game with more than a dozen ex-NHLers. “A great night,” says Dave Lyons, executive director of the Children’s Foundation […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Rain and warm temperatures may be signs of spring — along with clocks moving forward Sunday — but the Ministry of Natural Resources is advising residents that a “Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety” bulletin is in effect in the District until Friday. And to be aware of conditions […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Firefighter and public safety have been enhanced with almost $400,000 from the province for Muskoka’s six fire departments. The health and safety funding will support cancer prevention initiatives, minor infrastructure upgrades and modernization, and improve emergency response to lithium-ion battery related incidents at the local fire departments, says a […]